Safety

When master plumber Anthony Tosco installs equipment such as boilers and water heaters, safety — for him, his technicians and his customers...

Increased density of development has created an unforeseen result — a growing number of accidental underground utility strikes. The Common Ground Alliance’s...

A home renovation might be carried out by a homeowner, a team of contractors, or a combination of both. Because there are...

In work truck fleets, operator safety is a paramount concern. Adding safety options can have huge payoffs in terms of insurance savings,...

Even with the best safety planning, there are a lot of hazards on a plumbing job site and accidents do happen. A...

Crazy, isn’t it? How in the world could a plumber be compared to a superhero? Well, I’m glad you asked.First of all,...

As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.plumbermag.com. If you...

When homeowners think of a plumber, their first image is often a contractor torqueing on a wrench to fix a leak under...

You never know what hazards might await you at a job. Even if you’re careful, it’s not unreasonable to imagine leakage from...

Safety is paramount. It’s critical to do everything in your power to keep employees protected from accident and injury. The best way...

Plumbing Manufacturers International is putting its support behind recently introduced legislation that would preserve and formally authorize the EPA’s WaterSense program.Senators Tom...

If you’ve been involved in work on large job sites, you know that a big part of safety is simply keeping track...

Poor lifting mechanics are one of the most common workplace injuries. According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over...

The sweltering heat of summer is upon us. For plumbers working out in the field, hot days can be both exhausting and...

Though plumbers aren’t strangers to the difficulties of working during the hot summer months, many underestimate the dangers associated with such work,...

Like many other maintenance professionals, plumbers are disproportionately burdened by the risk of asbestos exposure.From the middle of the 20th century to...

Author’s Note: The following information contains suggestions you may want to use in working with personnel from the federal Department of Labor’s...